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Kate Bernot
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Kate Bernot is a freelance writer and a certified beer judge. She was previously managing editor at The Takeout.

We don’t write about any overturned trucks that cause serious injuries or fatalities; same would go for the photos we use to illustrate this.  Read more

Godspeed with your friendly challenge. (I’m not sure anyone who asked me to give up beer could really be my “friend,” but that’s your call to make.)

And actually, Ms. Shoemaker will have another Shopgirl piece for us on Friday. Didn’t you know The Takeout writers also read minds? Read more

Guys I’ve been writing this column for roughly 2 years. I have used up every overturned truck stock photo option. Truly. Read more

I will not abide this kind of New Glarus disparagement in my comments! Deb and Dan Carey are national treasures. Read more

Thanks so much for reading. I’m so glad you’re finding beers you like! I bet you’d like other sweeter stouts if you like Pumking. Keep an eye out for vanilla, coffee, and chocolate stouts. Cheers! Read more

Dogs and beer are responsible for 85% of the world’s total joy. Fact. Read more

“Yes, hello, Ms. Smith of Dubuque? This is The Takeout calling to find out your opinion on Cory Booker’s hot dog stance.” Read more

Used to love that beer when I lived in Chicago and had friends in Madison. Now I’m too far to enjoy New Glarus beers :( Read more

This is so exciting! Allagash White is a fantastic beer, as is Left Hand’s Milk Stout. Now you can keep an eye out for other witbiers and milk stouts and see if you like those, too.  Read more

Some days I can’t believe it’s a real job, either. So glad you dug the SN.  Read more

I’ve heard it’s hard to find an actual märzen at the festival these days, but you can find German-brewed märzens imported to the States, especially around Oktoberfest. Read more

The call is coming from… inside the house! Read more